Ballet originated in the 15th century during the Italian Renaissance and grew into the performance style dance one sees today. Ballet can often be described as a classical dance form demanding grace, precision and the use of formalized steps and gestures set in intricate, flowing patterns. It is a highly technical form of dance and is often a base for many other dance styles. For that reason alone, we encourage all of our students to take a ballet class.Ballet helps create a strong foundation for every form of dance from lyrical to jazz and even hip hop and helps the student develop strength in the core, legs, ankles, and feet.